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Phew…is it hot in here??!!

A woman in a pink patterned shirt and beige pants holds a glass of water in one hand and touches her forehead with the other, appearing to feel unwell.

Menopause is defined as having no periods for 12 months straight. In Australia, a Caucasian woman undergoes menopause at the average age of 52 years. The lead-up to this stage can be quite a roller coaster journey for women and…

Next Birth after Caesarean section (NBAC)

Medical professionals in a delivery room assist in the birth of a baby. The newborn is held up by one of the medical staff, while the mother lies in bed covered by a surgical drape.

Your next birth after a Caesarean section (NBAC) will prompt further thought and discussion compared to your first birth. This is because having a scar on the uterus changes the risk profile slightly when compared to an unscarred uterus. Your…

Know thy Vulva

A person in a yellow swimsuit holds half a papaya in front of their waist, with a beach in the background.

The vulva is the area of skin and its structures that stretches from the pubic hairline in the north to the anus in the south and is bordered on each side by the “lips” called the labia. As this is…